Career Opportunities: Trading Assistant (17362) Requisition Id 17362 - Posted 03/14/2018 - US Denver, CO - Janus Henderson - Janus Henderson Global Investors is a leading independent global asset manager, dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for clients through a broad range of actively managed funds. We provide our institutional, retail and high net-worth individuals with access to skilled investment professionals representing a broad range of asset classes including, equities, fixed income, multi asset and alternatives. We are a team of independent thinkers who work tirelessly to help our clients achieve their goals and we do it by fostering an energetic and collaborative culture that ensures our people love the place they work. Headquartered in London, Janus Henderson is a truly global asset manager with a diverse geographic footprint, managing assets from 27 offices globally and employing more than 2,000 staff. Overview of the Role This role supports the Janus Henderson Investment staff through the order generation and trade execution lifecycle. This includes assisting with order entry and editing, quality review, compliance review, order execution support and research and resolution of complex problems. This role will interact directly with Janus Henderson Investment staff across all asset classes, external counterparties and internal business partners on trade detail and problem resolution. Duties and Responsibilities - Works closing with the Portfolio Managers by providing assistance and support during the order generation and compliance approval process. This may include generating or editing orders. - Assists the traders with staging orders for execution or addressing adhoc issues or requests during the order execution process.

• Handles all aspects of trading and model generation for the SMA business. Responsibilities include deriving and maintaining portfolio models based on portfolio management activity along with preparation, trade routing for execution and confirmation of trades in the Vestmark system. Trade preparation includes but is not limited to trade rotation, tax lot harvesting and corporate action processing. - Generate and/or fill trade orders to facilitate currency, internal cross and private placement transactions. - Assists in researching and resolving problems including compliance issues, trade errors, problems with securities, reporting requirements and/or monetary issues. - Performs quality control activities to ensure accuracy of trade order calculations. - Assists in maintaining data in multiple trading databases, including setting up/updating securities, creation and maintenance of broker, etc.
• Assists in the basic testing and implementing of new systems and system enhancement/upgrades. - Effectively escalate issues to management when appropriate. - Liaise with counterparties on trade details and resolve issues as necessary Other Functions Assumes additional duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities - None Technical Skills and Qualifications - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks - Ability to work independently within established guidelines - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Intermediate computer skills including MS Word and Excel - Knowledge of mutual fund/financial services industry/financial markets - Must be accurate, well organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment - Must be able to meet deadlines - One year of related experience in the mutual fund/financial services industry. A bachelors degree may be substituted for one year of experience. - Bachelors Degree required Ongoing competence in the role to be assessed by: - Annual Performance Appraisal - Completion of all assigned Compliance training Working Environment/Physical Activities - Overtime may be required on short notice and may include weekend/evening/holiday hours - Physical open space environment with fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator, stock monitors, trading systems, etc. - PC usage up to 100% of the time Janus Henderson Investors (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employees job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson Investors at its sole discretion). All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investors' Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants past political contributions or activity may impact applicants eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.